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Quito Highlands to Mitad del Mundo Tour

Middle of the World, Quito

Half day

Starting at USD 129 pp

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City Tour + Middle of the World

Colorful colonial facades along La Ronda street in Quito
Mitad del Mundo monument with the equator line marked on the plaza
TeleferiQo cable car gondolas with Cotopaxi volcano in the background
  • Revel in Quito, a city surrounded by spectacular landscapes and mountains, with Metropolitan Touring’s bilingual guide connecting the history, legends, and living culture of the city’s streets and squares to the broader story of Ecuador.
  • Admire one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites and South America’s best-preserved Historical Center, with its numerous stunning churches, museums, residences, and more.
  • Discover Quito’s most prominent site—the Middle of the World. The monument here marks the equatorial line that divides the northern and southern hemispheres, one of the most visited and photographed sites in Ecuador.
  • Fully hosted, with a private guide and every transfer handled by Metropolitan Touring—70+ years delivering inspiring tours throughout Ecuador.
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2026
USD 129
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2027
USD 139
per person
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Itinerary

Places and Activities

Plaza Grande and the Presidential Palace colonnade at dusk in Quito

Colonial Quito

  • Places: San Francisco Church and Convent, La Compañía Church, Independence Square, Presidential Palace.
  • Activities: Metropolitan Touring bilingual guided tour of each site, with cultural and historical context provided at every stop.
  • Highlights: Colonial history, religious art and architecture, the Presidential Palace and Independence Square.
Mitad del Mundo, a must-visit landmark in Ecuador.

Middle of the World

  • Places: Middle of the World City.
  • Activities: Metropolitan Touring bilingual guided tour of the equatorial monument site.
  • Highlights: The equatorial monument.
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Map of your visit

Map of Ecuador marking the Middle of the World monument near Quito

What's Included

Seamless Exploration
Metropolitan Touring’s own private, bilingual guide and transportation services throughout the experience

Curated Experiences
Visits and activities described in the itinerary

Curated Gastronomy
Meals as specified in the itinerary

Included Access
All entrance fees to featured attractions and sites included

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Plaza San Francisco in Quito with San Francisco Church and Convent, and Casa Gangotena on the left.
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